Kennedy Ryan honestly has me in a chokehold 😂 I really loved this book, the character development was *chef’s kiss*.

I’m so proud of Soledad and how she rose from rock bottom. She faced so much trauma but stood on business! I love that she was able to go on her self-love journey and experience healthy love after her trash marriage. I was so happy to see her thriving and happy and hope to see more of her!

I hope Edward rots in hell 🥴 I would like a little update seeing something terrible happen to him 😂

Judah is an amazing man overall! I could definitely relate to his experience of seeing some ASD tendencies in himself but lacking a diagnosis. I also want to see more of Judah and the boys!

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I pre-ordered a hard copy and can’t wait to read it again upon official release 🤩

Kennedy Ryan packs so much into this book- but in a way that doesn't feel like too much. It all works!

My top 5 elements, in no particular order:
-female friendships
-functional co-parenting
-inclusion of autistic children
-self-love
-the romance, of course!

I think this may be my new KR favorite! Beautiful job.

𝚃𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝙲𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝙱𝚎 𝚄𝚜 𝚋𝚢 𝙺𝚎𝚗𝚗𝚎𝚍𝚢 𝚁𝚢𝚊𝚗

𝙌𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙠 𝙨𝙮𝙣𝙤𝙥𝙨𝙞𝙨: Soledad Barnes has her life all planned out. She plans everything. But none of her varied talents can save her when disaster strikes…in the process of saving her family, Soledad rediscovers herself. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes of a life burned to the ground, something bold and new rises in its place.

Kennedy Ryan can do no wrong. She knows how to pull out ALL the emotions in her writing and it’s shown that she cares so deeply about the topics she writes about. I loved this book. This is the second installation of the ‘Skyland Series’ & with big shoes to fill from ‘Before I Let Go’ this DID NOT disappoint. I loved the healing journey Sol went through for herself and for her girls. I loved our MMC Judah Cross & just how solid of a man he was for Soledad in her journey for self discovery. Just beautifully written!

Things I LOVED:
✨ Self-Discovery Journey ❤️‍🩹
✨ Dual POV 👩🏾‍🤝‍👨🏿
✨ Neurodiversity Representation 🧩
✨ Strangers-to-Friends-to-Lovers 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨
✨ Found Family 🤞🏾
✨ Strong Family Bonds ♾️
✨ Boss Mom Energy 💅🏾👩‍👧‍👧
✨ Rockstar Single Dad 👨‍👦‍👦

As always, bravo 👏🏽 to Kennedy Ryan for another job well done. I will read anything you put out (Can’t wait for my girl Hendrix’s story)—thank you for all of your wonderful, heart wrenching, & thought provoking stories.

Thank you to both @netgalley and @readforeverpub for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Pub date: 3•05•2024


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I love all the books I’ve read by Kennedy Ryan and this was no exception! I really enjoyed the voice that the characters used and everything about this was just delightful for me to read! Definitely will be recommending to others!

We were all at the edge of our seat because Before I Let Go left us on our asses. Yasmin and Josiah growth from loss and grief was top notch. We wanted Soladed story because of the "not shit" vibes we garnered from Edward. So, with that said this book was a solid five stars for me. I good follow-up but not as much of a punch as the first story. Now, don't get me wrong, because as a single mother who is still on the journey, Soladed went on I related to many parts. The missing of the one person who you could talk to about anything. I just broke down on November 11 because I wanted to talk to me granny and can't anymore. She was my person, likes old had her Mami.

She was the definition of a single married woman. One that was not valued and basically frowned upon. We all knew Edward was shady, but let me tell you, the twist of his shade was not expected. The audacity to still look down and try to berate and point fingers at someone when they held you down until it was stupid to do so. The threat he brought to her home, kids, life, and body. Let's just say the scene that left a lasting scar was praised by me, and I felt the rage and release as well.

I would say Kennedy embodied the friendship we clung to in book one. Hen role in this one had me in tears. She and Yas were Sol rock even though her sisters were present as well.

“We believe in you, Sol. If there’s anybody on the face of this earth who can make something out of nothing, it’s you. You just need a little time to make your something.”

These words are what true friends/life sisters say to each other. I have my person, and we are going 28 years strong. Some things are just pure and from the heart.

Now on to the love of a man. One who looks out for you and your kids when he has nothing to gain. Someone who lives and breathes for his twin autistic teenage sons. A workaholic who goal is to set up his kids beyond his death. Judah!!!! The man who steals hearts through the pages. Putting real and fictional men to shame. Lord, if he doesn't support me like Judah does Sol, send him back. I felt his revelations in my soul. He was patient but determined, like Sol, not to settle for less than he deserved. He waited 4 years, what was a few more.

Thank you for spiritual journey of self-care and self-love. Proof that you can, and you will. Nothing holds you back more than your fear. However, what pushes you the most is proving naysayers wrong. That, "Watch Me" was a powerful statement.

This is a story of self-discovery, triumph, and forgiveness. I expected to love the book but I did was not prepared for all the feels. Aaron and Adam were the sweetest babies and their parents did right by them. I love the disability visibility and homemaker appreciation. I loved how Mami’s journey gave us clues to the outcome of the story. It took a while to get there, but Judah and Soledad were made for each other.

Also, the symbolism in this book was top notch. The pearl handle machete? Come on Miss Kennedy!! Phenomenal read. I think this will be one I’ll keep reading annually. It was THAT GOOD.

I was gifted an advanced reader copy by Net Galley.

Where do I even begin with such an eloquently written book. Kennedy Ryan pulls on all my heart strings and leaves me with such a void when each one of her books is done! I can never put these stories down, but I also never want them to end. She makes me want to unrate anything else I’ve ever given a positive review to, because absolutely nothing compares to her writing. This was such a beautiful read about love, loss, womanhood, empowerment, self-love and so much more. The love in this book covers love for children, love for community, love for one’s self, friendship and familial love as well as romantic love. Each was described with such beauty.

I felt like I was right there on Soledad’s journey. I loved how fierce she was, even in her darkest moments. I loved watching her journey of self-discovery and self-love while she navigated such difficult life changes. Her commitment to showing up for herself was admirable.

I don’t know much about autism as a whole, but the author uses such care in educating the reader about the intricacies of being a parent to someone with autism. I think she did a wonderful job and dealing with this with such grace, no doubt because she is the mama to a son who has autism. I learnt a lot from reading about this.

I already cannot wait for Hendrix’s story and every other piece of writing to come from Kennedy Ryan’s brain!!

5⭐️
what a privilege it is to live in a world where kennedy ryan is constantly blesses us with relatable and heartwarming stories. to see glimpses of kennedy’s reality, and read a love letter to her son with everything going on in the world right now has been such a comfort💜

thank you kennedy for sharing this beautiful story with us & netgalley for this opportunity to receive this arc!

ANOTHER ONE!! I will try not to give spoilers here. Ms Ryan has really wrote another brilliant Story. I never read a book by Kennedy Ryan and not learn something.

The autisitc rep really provided much needed knowledge for understanding and really as usual just added to the abundance of love, grace and understanding this story teaches.
I have been looking forward to this book in the series. This is a story of a second chance, but one of self discovery and self-love yourself first before you share that love with a partner. When the damn finally broke (euphemism) , I was left breathless. Just breathless... I had to pause for few minutes to catch my breath, because, WOW.

The friendship and support in this series is so beautifully supportive i cherish it everytime i see all three ladies on the page. I will still be purchasing my Hard copy March 5, 2024.

Absolutley Well Done.

I didn’t think i could love a book more than Before I Let Go but here we are!!! This story is absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to read about Hendrix.

Kennedy Ryan does it again! Her writing is beautiful and lyrical. She draws you in from the first chapter and holds your heart captive till the last page! This love story is full of angst and suspense. I felt the love, strength and resilience of Soledad. Her story is beautifully told pays homage to so many women who wake up and do what it takes to survive, to succeed! Living everyday without realizing they are super heroes! Congrats Kennedy Ryan! You’ve done it again! Love this book! Thanks NetGalley for allowing me to inhale this book!

Omg! I finished this book in record time. I enjoyed seeing the evolution of Soledad. She was a strong woman and a great mother. The process of self discovery was amazing to witness. I loved the friendship she has with Hendrix and Yasmin, they supported her through everything. Great friends to have. Now Judah! He is the epitome of a good man. Very involved and supportive father. The coparenting dynamics was a breath of fresh air reading. You can tell Kennedy Ryan also did her research on Autism and it was handled with care in the book. Overall, I absolutely enjoyed reading this book about romance with both partners approaching middle age & dealing with real life situations. Just living life & letting go.

Much better than the first book! I’d give this book a solid 3.7-3.8 ish. The storyline was better and the secondary characters had more depth and were better fleshed out. Though It was still a slow burn like the first, some portions did feel seem stagnant, especially around 75-80% but an overall good read.

There were some aspects that were slight cringy (to me at least) including the instant fame of the FMC (how?) and the author continuously the FMC ancestry and skin tone but for the most part, I enjoyed it.

I left book one not really excited for book two but now that book two is complete, I think I’ll keep a look out for book three.

This Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan - Coming March 2024

I had high expectations for Kennedy Ryan’s follow-up to Before I Let Go, and let me tell you, she MORE than delivered. Soledad’s story is wonderful!

One thing so adore about Kennedy’s writing is that her romances have so much depth—the stories and characters feel WHOLE. The love story is incredible, but I enjoyed reading about Soledad’s journey to supporting and loving herself just as much. A strong woman realizing she deserves wayyy more than the bare minimum—and finding it? I’ll eat that up every time.

I can’t rave enough about Soledad and Josiah. Their story is incredibly sweet and angsty and hot!! The patience, the friendship, the tension… it’s so good. Plus the inclusion of bell hooks’ All About Love?? I read AAL at the beginning of my relationship and that detail was so special to me.

The return of Yasmen and Hendrix was so welcome, and with the inclusion of Soledad’s sisters, there’s no shortage of healthy female friendship.

I immediately adored Soledad and her three girls—they had fully developed personalities and I totally felt the complexity of their emotions regarding their dad. The continuity of the friendship between Deja and Lupe was sweet, too :)

The same goes for Jonah and his whole family. We love a healthy coparenting situation, and the boys’ storyline is great autism rep, too. I didn’t realize Kennedy has an autistic son, and her author’s note about her personal connection to that part of the story was really heartfelt.

I can’t wait to get my physical copy in March—this is absolutely a 2024 release that MUST be on your tbr!!

Thank you to @netgalley and @readforeverpub for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

Thanks to Netgalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Ok let's just great straight into it.

Was this book great? Yes.
Is it my favorite Kennedy Ryan book? No.

Overall, it was a splendid read. I enjoyed myself and seeing Soledad build herself back up and find her spark back was nice. And Judah is like the perfect man, so perfect he does not seem very realistic..... But I guess I don't really read romance for realism, I read it for escapism so for me: This Could Be Us served its purpose. With that being said, I don't see myself going back to this book for a reread often. Maybe when I get my physical copy and reread it again, I may have a different opinion. However, I would still recommend this book to anyone who likes romance.

This Could Be Us is a fascinating and delightfully multi-layered story of self-love and discovery. After a gripping prologue, we meet Soledad Barnes, a devoted wife to Edward and mother of three girls. Judah Cross, a divorced father of two autistic sons and an accountant at Edward's job, has been digging around at work and discovers that Edward has been up to some questionable activities. From one day to the next, Sol's life is turned upside down as she is forced to regroup and rebuild to provide for her girls.

I loved Sol and how thoroughly she cared for her family and friends. This story was full of friendship, support, and sisterhood and I found myself angry at times (damn you, Edward) but also laughing and emotional from the all too real experiences Sol was going through. This book was a roller coaster of emotion and I rooted for Sol the entire way through.

This was such a great story and it touched so many different topics from divorce to parenting. One of the things I loved the most was how autism was a main theme in the story and was written with such tenderness, care, and respect. Judah and Tremaine were amazing parents and beautiful examples of co-parenting and Aaron and Adam brought a smile to my face every time they were on the page.

I highly recommend the book. It was a great read and I look forward to reading more of Kennedy Ryan's work!

I was so excited for Soledad’s story and it did not disappoint. My mouth dropped open multiple times with the things Edward did. I loved Soledad finding herself and learning to stand on our own. It was such an inspiring story. Highly recommend.

This book!!!! I have never related more to a character as I do Sol. This woman is the woman I strive to be. As a newly single mom, her entire world is uprooted and she does everything in her power to make sure her daughters are protected and well cared for. She is a strong POC and I have all the love for her. This entire book was such a great read that I couldn’t put it down. This book has stirred so many emotions in me and I shed tears of pride, joy and sadness. This book is a must read for anyone looking for a fantastic read with a strong FMC who is all about self discovery and moving on all while ensuring her children come first! My heart is so full right now and I can’t wait for book 3!

I loved this story! I feel like every person should read it because the message is so good. You have to fall in love with yourself before you can fall in love with anyone else. You have to set your boundaries, raise that bar and show people how you show up for you so they can show up for you with that same energy.

The story of the twins melted my heart. I think the way she wrote about Autism was absolutely beautiful. I see alot of novels where adults are on the higher functioning side of Autism but never the children and never semi severe and I wish I saw more representation of it. One of my favorite psrts is when Judah is talking about the spectrum and what that looks like. Or when he says he's saving up for their future because they might never move out. Just the reality of Autism was well written!

As usually I loved Yas and Hen and can't wait for Hen's story but seriously they always bring comic relief and it was so tender to see where Yas was in her life.

I could have taken away a star because I felt it could have been 75 pages shorter. She is the queen of story telling but sometimes it felt repetitive. I know when you have a crisis you personally think about it, then reach out to friends and maybe family but reading the same story that many times was alot.

The spice was spicing as per usual and the chemistry she created between the main characters made it even hotter!!! The healthy blended family, the parenting, the sisterhood all just made this book amazing!!

I loved Before I Let Go but this one was even better!!!

I was able to reach this as an ARC from NetGalley. As soon as I saw that it was available for 24 hours, I ran to read it. I enjoyed Soledad’s storyline and Judah….”that’s a good man Savannah, a good man!” (IYKYK lol)